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Frank sells records: classical, jazz, pop—anything as long as it’s on vinyl. But it’s 1988, and CDs are being heavily promoted, so his sales are falling. Frank is committed to vinyl, though, and prides himself in his ability to “read” his customers and give them exactly the piece of music they need, even if they can’t express what they want. When he meets—and falls for—Ilse Brauchmann, who faints outside his shop, he discovers that, curiously, she emits no vibes.

For listeners who appreciate narrator Steven Hartley’s sublime reading of The Music Shop, here are other superbly narrated titles that evoke a similar mood while celebrating the power of music and books.

What do Bigfoot, Yosemite National Park, squishy robots, and the Civil War all have in common? They’re topics covered by our 10 best new nonfiction series for youth, all reviewed in Booklist between April 1, 2017, and March 1, 2018.

What should you think about while having a root canal, something that will keep your mind off what’s going on deep in your jaw? It’s true most root canals don’t actually hurt all that much—thank you, novocaine!—but the discomfort level is off the charts.

I’ve always been curious as to whether women feel represented by their portrayal as characters. Since “Hey, Lucy, I’ve got some mansplaining to do” would not be a popular start to my column, I sought help via social media and email from my female friends for their thoughts on the subject.

Adult listeners have long been charmed by Entwistle’s delightful portrayal of Flavia de Luce, who first appeared in Alan Bradley’s The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie in 2009. Younger listeners can choose from a wealth of titles to experience Entwistle’s lively storytelling and often irrepressible but always involving characterizations.